Vikings announce signings of Shaun Hill, Cullen Loeffler

Hill, 35, played in Minnesota from 2002-05. He will be reunited with offensive coordinator Norv Turner, who he worked with in 2006 with the 49ers. Loeffler's entire 11-year career has been with Minnesota.

Report: Vikings reach an agreement with veteran QB Shaun Hill

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/10/2015)The Vikings have signed free agent quarterback Shaun Hill on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Hill, 35, has started 34 games in his NFL career, including eight games for the Rams last season after Sam Bradford went down with a torn ACL. He threw for 1,657 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2014. He also played in Minnesota from 2002-05. He will be reunited with offensive coordinator Norv Turner, who he worked with in 2006 with the 49ers.

Report: Vikes make offer to QB Shaun Hill

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/9/2015)The Vikings made an offer to 35-year-old free agent quarterback Shaun Hill, who started eight games for the Rams last season, reports ESPN.com. In Minnesota, Hill would back up second-year pro Teddy Bridgewater and be reunited with offensive coordinator Norv Turner.

Hill spent the 2006 season working with Turner in San Francisco.

Report: Vikings have reached out to QB Shaun Hill

(3/7/2015)The Vikings have reached out to veteran quarterback Shaun Hill in order to replace the recently departed Matt Cassel, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

The 35-year-old started his career with the Vikings in 2002. After playing with the team through the 2005 season, he also had stints with the 49ers, Lions and Rams.

In 2014 with the Rams, Hill completed 145 of 229 for 1,657 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Report: Vikings reach out to former Rams QB Shaun Hill

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/7/2015)The Vikings have contacted former Rams quarterback Shaun Hill's camp on Saturday, the first day of a three-day negotiating period that opened Saturday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

The Vikings are seeking a veteran quarterback to work behind Tedddy Bridgewater, after they traded Mat Cassel to Buffalo earlier in the week. Hill, 35, has started 34 games in his NFL career, including eight games for the Rams last season after Sam Bradford went down with a torn ACL. He threw for 1,657 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2014. He also played in Minnesota from 2002-05.

Rams wants to restructure Sam Bradford's contract

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/8/2015)Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is scheduled to make $12.98 million in base salary in 2015, the last year of his contract. With Bradford coming off his second torn ACL in as many years, the Rams want to restructure the deal, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

The paper suggests the Rams could reduce Bradford's base salary "while potentially putting in incentives that could allow Bradford to recoup much of that money." Releasing Bradford would save the team $12.98 million of Bradford's $16.6 million cap charge.

Coach Jeff Fisher said immediately after the season that Bradford will face competition for the starting job from "somebody that's not in the building right now." That excludes backup quarterback Shaun Hill, an impending free agent.

Rams QB Sam Bradford will have to compete for starting job

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/31/2014)Rams coach Jeff Fisher said quarterback Sam Bradford will have to compete for the starting job in 2015 "with somebody that's not in the building right now." Serious knee injuries ended each of Bradford's last two seasons, and the team wants to restructure his contract, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Fisher did not get specific on the quarterback competition. Backup Shaun Hill is set to hit free agency.

"What that looks like, I can't tell you right now -- from a draft standpoint or from free agency," Fisher said. "But [Bradford] will be competing. We have some work to do obviously, from a contractual standpoint, but I'm confident we'll sort some things out."

Bradford said his rehab is going well, and he threw on the side at practice last week.

Rams' Shaun Hill stymied by Seahawks defense

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/28/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill had a rough game Week 17 against the Seahawks.

Hill completed 26 of 37 passes for 243 yards. He did not throw any touchdowns, but was picked off twice during the contest. Hill had a tough time escaping pressure, as he took four sacks. When he did have enough time to complete passes, Hill turned in a modest performance, averaging 6.6 yards per completion. Hill was not credited with a rushing attempt. He also fumbled once, but the Rams managed to recover.

Hill started eight games for the club in 2014. He finished with eight touchdowns against seven interceptions.

Rams QB Shaun Hill comes alive late in Week 16

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/21/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill did most of his damage Week 16 in garbage time, throwing two touchdowns in the game's final 17 minutes. Hill finished 24 of 32 for 290 yards and two scores with one interception in the 37-27 loss to the Giants.

Hill wasn't able to rally his team to a victory, but he made the final score more respectable. Hill hit tight end Lance Kendricks for a 23-yard touchdown late in the third quarter and wideout Chris Givens for a 47-yard score late in the fourth. Hill has accounted for eight touchdowns and five turnovers in seven games.

He'll finish the season at Seattle.

Rams QB Shaun Hill fails to do much Week 15

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/11/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill failed to do much Week 15 against the Cardinals.

Hill completed 20 of 39 passes for 229 yards. He did not throw any touchdowns, but did toss one interception. Hill had a tough time getting things going against a tough Arizona defense. He averaged just 5.9 yards per attempt, and was stuck checking the ball down most of the night. Only four of Hill's passes traveled over 20 yards. He also found himself under pressure a few times, taking two sacks. Hill ran the ball three times, picking up 11 rushing yards.

Hill will hope for more Week 16 against the Giants.

Shaun Hill making himself relevant

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/7/2014)Quarterback Shaun Hill has never been a big-time Fantasy option -- and that includes 2010, when he got to throw the ball to Calvin Johnson for 11 games as a fill-in for Matthew Stafford. But as a starter for the Rams, he's proven to be a vast improvement over predecessor Austin Davis and at least competent in Fantasy.

Week 14 at Washington was his second straight game with two touchdown passes and his second game in four weeks with more than 200 passing yards. According to standard CBSSports.com scoring, he has back-to-back games with 20-plus Fantasy points. Cam Newton hasn't done that all season.

Obviously, Hill's matchup against the Redskins wasn't the toughest. Against the Cardinals and Seahawks two of the next three weeks, we'll see what he's really made of. But in two-quarterback leagues, he's not the joke you thought he'd be when he first took over. In fact, he's probably more valuable than his Week 14 counterpart, the Redskins' Colt McCoy.

Rams QB Shaun Hill highly efficient in Week 14 win

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/7/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill played mistake-free football for the second straight week, completing 16 of 22 throws for 213 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-0 win at Washington. Hill has accounted for five scores and no turnovers in the past two games.

Hill threw 35- and 1-yard touchdowns to tight end Jared Cook. He's thrown 22 passes each of the past two weeks as the surging Rams rely on their defense.

Hill plays Arizona on Thursday.

Rams QB Shaun Hill bounces back with three touchdowns

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/30/2014)After throwing a game-ending interception on the goal line Week 12, Rams quarterback Shaun Hill bounced back with a solid performance in Sunday's rout of the Raiders. Hill hit 13 of 22 throws for 183 yards and two touchdowns and he added a 2-yard touchdown run.

Hill hit running back Tre Mason on a screen, and the rookie took it 35 yards for a touchdown less than three minutes in. Hill's 2-yard keeper extended the lead to 14-0 midway through the first quarter. In the second quarter, Hill found tight end Cory Harkey for a 4-yard score.

Hill did not commit a turnover and took only one sack. He'll visit the Redskins in Week 14.

Shaun Hill commits three turnovers in Week 12 loss

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/23/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill nearly rallied his team to a dramatic victory, but in the end he was undone by a critical miscue. Hill threw a goal-line interception with 56 seconds left to seal the Rams' 27-24 loss at San Diego.

It was Hill's third turnover. He got picked off on his first pass of the game. In the third quarter, Hill coughed up the ball while getting hit and linebacker Andrew Gachkar scooped it up for a 13-yard touchdown.

Hill finished 18 of 35 for 198 yards and a touchdown, a 7-yard toss to Stedman Bailey in the fourth quarter. Hill will try to bounce back Week 13 against the Raiders.

Rams QB Shaun Hill excels Sunday as new starter

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/16/2014)No matter how Rams quarterback Shaun Hill performs the rest of his career, he can always brag that he outplayed Hall of Famer Peyton Manning one fine Sunday afternoon.

Hill threw for nearly 200 fewer yards, but was certainly more efficient than Manning in a Week 11 upset defeat of Denver. He finished 20 of 29 for 220 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. His success was greatly due to finding forgotten wideout Kenny Britt four times for 128 yards in the first half, including a 63-yarder over the middle for a touchdown late in the first quarter.

The new starting quarterback, who has taken over for Austin Davis, hit just 7 of 13 for 52 yards after intermission. He will try to keep his team on the right track in Week 12 at San Diego.

Titans list McCluster, Hill, Wreh-Wilson, Washington as limited

Rams reverse course, bench Austin Davis for Shaun Hill

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/12/2014)Rams coach Jeff Fisher, who on Monday said he was sticking with Austin Davis at quarterback, changed his mind and will start Shaun Hill against the Broncos, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Davis committed turnovers on three straight fourth-quarter possessions in the Week 10 loss at Arizona, and he's thrown four pick-sixes in eight starts.

Hill completed 8 of 13 passes for 81 yards with an interception in the season opener before injuring his thigh and getting replaced by Davis. Fisher said he decided to "go with experience" with Hill, a 10-year vet, and told the team at a meeting Wednesday morning, the report said.

Tavon Austin, Shaun Hill active in Week 5 vs. Eagles

Austin sprained his MCL in Week 2 and missed the team's Week 3 game heading into the bye, and he'll be available Sunday after being listed as questionable on the team's injury report. Hill, who was listed as probable, returns to a backup role behind starter Austin Davis.

Rams QB Shaun Hill understanding about benching

Hill played the first half in the season opener against Minnesota before injuring his calf. Davis took over the job and ran away it it. Jeff Fisher announced Wednesday that Davis would continue starting after previously insisting that Hill would not be ousted due to injury. Hill has returned to health, but will be carrying the clipboard on Sundays.

"It's frustrating but you take a step back and think about it, it's not about me, it's about the team," Hill told ESPN. "It's a tough league for tough minded people and I put myself in that category."

Fisher: Austin Davis new starting QB for Rams

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/1/2014)Jeff Fisher has done a flip-flop after naming Shaun Hill the starting quarterback for the Rams in Week 4. He has now given the job full-time to Austin Davis. Fisher added that there will be no quick hook for Davis, per ESPN.

Davis has improved with every performance this season. He peaked in a 34-31 defeat in Week 3 to Detroit in which he completed 30 of 42 for 327 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

Shaun Hill will start Week 5 if healthy

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill will retake the starting job Week 5, after the team's bye, if he is fully healed from his thigh injury, coach Jeff Fisher said. Hill was active Week 3 but did not play as Austin Davis played his second straight game.

"We kept him up as the No. 2 because I felt like he could finish a game out of the shotgun," Fisher said of Hill. "But he's not ready to go under center yet."

Davis led the team to a victory against the Buccaneers in Week 2 and will get the chance to further establish himself as a viable starting quarterback in Week 3. Hill was listed as questionable on the team's final injury report but is one of only two quarterbacks active for the Rams Sunday.

Tavon Austin highlights Rams' inactives in Week 3

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2014)Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (knee) is inactive after being listed as questionable on the team's final Week 3 injury report.

Austin was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday before returning in a limited fashion Friday, but he was unable to get cleared to face the Cowboys. Tight end Cory Harkey (knee) and quarterback Shaun Hill (thigh) were also listed as questionable but are active for Sunday's game.

Austin Davis expected to start in Week 3

Davis took almost all the first-team reps in practice this week and conducted the walkthrough with Shaun Hill still recovering from a quad injury. Davis went 22 of 29 for 235 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in a Week 2 win over the Buccaneers.

Shaun Hill officially questionable for Week 3

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/19/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill was a limited participant for the third day in a row Friday, as he continues to work his way back from a thigh injury.

Hill is officially listed as questionable on the injury report for Week 3 against the Cowboys, after sitting out the team's last week as a result of the injury. If he cannot play Sunday, Austin Davis will get the start again.

Shaun Hill likely to be a game-time decision

Hill was able to get through limited practice Thursday, but it's unclear if he'll play Sunday. Head coach Jeff Fisher said Hill would likely be a game-time decision. "He did more, but we're still day to day," Fisher said. "It will most likely be a pre-game decision like it was last week."

Shaun Hill encouraged after Wednesday workout

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/18/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and voiced encouragement over his future availablity after the session. He has been dealing with thigh and calf injuries.

"Better and better every day, absolutely," he told the team website.

Hill did more in individual drills Wednesday than he had recently and appeared to be more mobile than he was late last week or in pre-game warmups before the Week 2 game against Tampa Bay. The team hosts Dallas in Week 3.

Shaun Hill does some individual work

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/17/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill (thigh) did some individual drills in Wednesday's practice, but Austin Davis took nearly all the reps in the team portion, reports ESPN.com. At this point it appears Davis will make his second straight start Sunday.

Shaun Hill not expected to practice Wednesday

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/17/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill (thigh) probably won't practice Wednesday but might be able to do limited work Thursday, coach Jeff Fisher told ESPN.com. Fisher reiterated that if Hill is healthy, he'll start Sunday against the Cowboys.

However, the team could choose to hold out Hill because the Rams have a Week 4 bye and third-stringer Austin Davis played well in the Week 2 win at Tampa Bay.

Shaun Hill will start Week 3 if healthy

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/14/2014)Rams coach Jeff Fisher confirmed after Sunday's win in Tampa Bay that quarterback Shaun Hill will start Week 3 against Dallas if he's recovered from his quad injury, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Hill was questionable on the injury report last week, so there's a good chance he'll be ready to face the Cowboys.

Austin Davis started for Hill against the Buccaneers and threw for 235 yards in the victory.

Austin Davis likely to start over Shaun Hill

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/14/2014)Rams third-stringer Austin Davis will likely receive the start Week 2 at Tampa Bay. Shaun Hill, who started last week, is dealing with a thigh injury and will likely serve as an emergency quarterback for St. Louis. He was ruled active for the game.

Shaun Hill to join team on road trip

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/13/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill (thigh) will make the trip to Tampa for Week 2's matchup with the Buccaneers, NFL.com reports.

Hill remains questionable to play in the game, and his status is unlikely to be determined until Sunday morning. If Hill can't go, the Rams are expected to turn to Austin Davis.

Shaun Hill does limited practice work, considered questionable

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/12/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill was a limited participant in practice Friday, after sitting out the previous few days with a thigh injury. He is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, though coach Jeff Fisher told Sirius XM radio Hill can play without practice and will be a game-time decision.

Shaun Hill very limited in Friday practice

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/12/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill was all but a no-go for practice Friday as he continues to recover from a thigh injury, ESPN has reported. He was in uniform, but barely participated.

Hill could be a gametime decision for Sunday against Tampa Bay. He managed to complete just 8 of 13 passes for 81 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in the season-opening loss to Minnesota. His absence against the Buccaneers would force inexperienced Austin Davis into action as the starter.

Shaun Hill misses practice Thursday

Hill is dealing with a thigh injury, and hasn't practiced this week. There's a chance he will play even if he doesn't practice, but he'll likely be questionable heading into Week 2.

Shaun Hill doesn't practice, considered day-to-day

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/10/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill (quad) did not practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day, reports KSDK Channel 5 in St. Louis. If Hill can't play Sunday at Tampa Bay, Austin Davis likely would start.

Rams reaffirm faith in Shaun Hill

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/8/2014)Rams coach Jeff Fisher said quarterback Shaun Hill "is our starter" and will start Week 2 at Tampa Bay if he heals up from his quad injury, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Hill hit 8 of 13 throws for 81 yards with an interception in the Week 1 loss to Minnesota.

If Hill can't play, Austin Davis likely would start and be backed up by Case Keenum.

Report: Shaun Hill 'a long shot' to play Week 2

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/8/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill is considered "a long shot" to play Week 2 at Tampa Bay after suffering a strained quad Sunday against the Vikings, a source told NFL.com. The Rams are expected to have a better idea of Hill's status by Wednesday or Thursday.

Austin Davis worked in relief of Hill during Sunday's loss. The Rams could also turn to Case Keenum to start at quarterback Week 2, if Hill is sidelined.

Shaun Hill remains out Sunday after straining quad

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/7/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill didn't play in the second half of Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Vikings after suffering a quad strain, but head coach Jeff Fisher doesn't expect to know more about the extent of Hill's injury until Monday, ESPN.com reports.

"Shaun was uncomfortable the second-to-last drive [of the first half]," Fisher said. "At halftime, we decided it would not be a good idea for him to return. He has a quad strain. I'll know more information on it tomorrow."

Hill finished the loss 8 for 13 for 81 yards and an interception.

Austin Davis in, Shaun Hill out with thigh issue to start second half

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/7/2014)Rams quarterback Austin Davis has taken over on offense to begin the second half.

Starter Shaun Hill went 8 for 13 for 81 yards and an interception in the first half as the Vikings entered the break up 13-0. The Rams announced that Hill is questionable to return with a thigh injury. Davis completed his first career regular-season pass to open the second half Sunday.

Expect respectability from Shaun Hill in Week 1

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/3/2014)Rams quarterback Shaun Hill isn't on any Fantasy radars as his first regular-season start in four years draws near, but perhaps he should be. Hill has been a solid performer for the 49ers and Lions in his career, completing almost 62 percent of his passes while averaging 6.7 yards per attempt and throwing 41 touchdowns versus 23 interceptions.

By comparison, the quarterback he's now tasked with replacing, who had a much larger pedigree coming out of college as a No. 1 overall pick, has completed 58.6 percent of his passes while averaging 6.3 yards per attempt and throwing 59 touchdowns versus 38 interceptions. Are we sure the Rams offense is going to be much worse will Hill under center?

Hill could get his season off to a fast start Sunday against the Vikings. Minnesota finished 30th in the league in pass-defense DVOA, according to Football Outsiders, and the advanced statistical site projects them to again be below average this year. Hill doesn't have a clear-cut No. 1 receiver to lean on, but that can be a good thing, as the defense won't be able to key in on one specific target or one area of the field.

Is anyone starting him in Fantasy leagues this week? Of course not. But he could end up being a solid matchup play after the Rams get through a rough middle-of-the season schedule. Keep an eye on him in Sunday's plus matchup to determine whether he belongs on your watch list this season.

Shaun Hill is next man up

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/24/2014)With Rams quarterback Sam Bradford out for the year with a torn ACL, Shaun Hill is the team's new starter. Hill, 34, is 13-13 as a starter but has not started a game since 2010. He has accounted for 44 touchdowns and 29 turnovers in his career.

Shaun Hill agrees to terms with Rams

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/26/2014)Free agent quarterback Shaun Hill agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Hill backed up Matthew Stafford with the Lions the past four years.

Lions still talking to Shaun Hill

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/18/2014)Free agent quarteback Shaun Hill visited the Rams on Monday, but Lions president Tom Lewand still hopes to retain Hill. "We're staying in touch with him, see where that goes," Lewand said, per MLive.com.

"He has been a valuable part of the offense, and can be more of a valuable part of the offense moving forward. So we'll see where things are at."

Hill has backed up Matthew Stafford the past four seasons.

Shaun Hill visiting Rams

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/17/2014)Free agent quarterback Shaun Hill is visiting the Rams, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. With Kellen Clemens having signed with the Chargers, Hill is a potential backup to Sam Bradford.

Shaun Hill, 33, is the current No. 2 quarterback and he's on the last year of his contract.

In three preseason games, Moore has hit 20 of 30 throws for 223 yards and two touchdowns without committing a turnover. Moore should get most of the snaps Thursday at Buffalo.

"He's a very improved player," coach Jim Schwartz said. "He has played well when given the opportunities and has improved a lot from over the course of the season last year, but then particularly in our offseason program and training camp. In all facets his understanding of our offense, his understanding of what defenses do, and also physically, he's improved."

Lions waiting on QB decision

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/24/2012)CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports the Lions are unsure if quarterback Matthew Stafford will be able to play Week 4 against the Vikings because of his muscle pull. The team is keeping its options open, but one source said Stafford is "one tough dude." If Stafford is out, then Shaun Hill will start at quarterback for Detroit. Coach Jim Schwartz did not comment on Stafford's MRI during his press conference Monday and said he will make a decision about his availability Friday.